The Buzz Ep. 104 | Jane Handcock on Bay Roots, Death Row Records & Owning Her Creative Voice (From the Archives)

From the GMB Podcast Archives (2025)

In this archived episode of The Buzz, we catch up with the one and only Jane Handcock—a 5x Emmy Award–winning creative powerhouse known for her versatility as a writer, engineer, and artist, and widely recognized as The First Lady of Death Row Records.

Jane reflects on her Bay Area roots, navigating the industry on her own terms, and being co-signed by legends like Snoop Dogg and Raphael Saadiq. The conversation centers on creative freedom, ownership, and what it truly means to find—and protect—your voice in today’s music landscape.

We also discuss her single Altar Call, a bold and personal record that reflects her evolution and conviction as an artist.

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🎧 This episode was originally released in 2025 and is part of our ongoing effort to bring previously YouTube-only GMB Podcast interviews to Spotify and all major podcast platforms.

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